IRCC updated the PGWP instructions On February 21, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published an update to the Post Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) instructions. The updated instructions clarify that international students who have completed their academic program are allowed to work during the...
IRCC published full details for Agri-Food Immigration Pilot In March 2020, Canada will begin accepting applications from eligible candidates in the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. Meat product manufacturing; Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production, including mushroom production; and Animal production, (excluding aquaculture) are three industries targeted by the...
IRCC held the largest Express Entry draw in the history On February 19, 2020, Canada conducted the largest invitation round since the launch of the system in 2015. In round #137, which was the fourth round in 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500...
Canada admitted 4,720 business immigrants in 2019 Canada continues to be one of the top immigration destinations for business people from around the globe. In 2019, Canada granted permanent residence to 4,720 business immigrants. The last remaining open investor program is the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program...
IRCC invited 2,518 candidates in the International Experience Canada During February 10-14, 2020, Canada invited new groups of candidates in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Last week, IRCC issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Work Permit to candidates from such countries as Australia (329),...
Ontario invited 486 candidates in the Human Capital Priorities Stream On February 13, 2019, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 486 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates under the Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. In this round all invited candidates have work...
A new draw in Tech Pilot resulted in 83 ITAs! On February 11, 2020, British Columbia held the fourth round of invitations in the Tech Pilot of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). BC issued invitations to 83 candidates in four categories: Skills Immigration...
Manitoba issued first 477 certificates of nominations in 2020 On February 10, 2020, Manitoba released the first statistics on the issuance of the certificates of the nominations in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In January 2020, MPNP nominated 476 Skilled Workers and 1 business candidate....
Alberta invited new candidates in the AINP On February 4, 2020, Alberta updated the inventory of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). So far, the province did not issue new certificates of nomination. However, it continues assessing the applications. The inventory of the AINP consists of...
The population growth rate in the Greater Toronto Area is unbelievable According to the Ontario Population Plan 2018-2046 and in accordance with the current population growth rate in most regions, Greater Toronto Area would be Ontario’s fastest-growing region with its population increasing from 6.8 million in...